Fig Tree House 2 Conyngham Lane Bridge Kent CT4 5JU Data via plota.co.uk

CA/26/01033 - Conservation Area Notice Awaiting decision

Proposal

T1 - Eucalyptus, located in rear garden on rear boundary fence line, to reduce by 2m and reshape. Reason - close to rear boundary fence and leaning significantly into garden. T2 - Elder, located on right hand side of shared access drive, below and intertwined with adjacent Beech tree. Remove and treat stump to prevent regrowth as it is growing out into drive. T3 - Beech, located on the right hand side of the shared drive, above and intertwined with the adjacent Elder tree. Crown lift to 4m. Reason - to clear driveway and remove obstructions from vehicle movements and to allow more light to adjacent hedge which will thicken and develop into a better hedge. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Canterbury
Application type
Conservation Area Notice
Postcode
CT4 5JU
Received
17 Jun 2026
Validated
17 Jun 2026
Parish
Bridge
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
29 Jul 2026
Agent
Mark Jones Tree Surgery
Canterbury
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#177 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Canterbury is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #259 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Canterbury decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #54 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #24 of 292
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #259 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #209 of 292
82%
Minor dwellings approved
74 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
37 decided
978
Total decisions
65 refused in 2025